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Scene of the Dead: Black Lipstick and Recycling

Posted on August 11, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

You can read a fantastic history of black lipstick here, that addresses its origins from Pharaoh’s Egypt through Maori culture and Hollywood’s genesis, to the early Punk and Goth scenes where it gained a foothold as a staple of appearance … Continue reading →

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World Goth Day 2015 – Sun and Social Media

Posted on May 22, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

It’s quite bright here in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where The Blogging Goth is keeping an eye on Facebook and Twitter and watching as the Goth community comes together to celebrate – even more than on Halloween! We’ve covered World Goth Day before … Continue reading →

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This Is The Week That Will Be

Posted on May 15, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

Happy Friday, everyone. Next week will be a full one, so make sure you’re following us on social media as we try and bring you a little closer to the events. First off, we’ve finally confirmed transport and accommodation and … Continue reading →

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Documentary Makers seek Goth Parents

Posted on April 13, 2015 by The Blogging Goth

The vague sense of bafflement that the rest of the country holds for the enduring nature of the Goth subculture seems equally long-lived. An independant documentary company is working with Channel Four to produce a programme looking at the differences between parents and children in British family units. They’d love to include a family with Goth parents and definitively not Goth children! Continue reading →

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“The Art of Gothic” by Natasha Scharf – Review

Posted on December 15, 2014 by The Blogging Goth

When I first heard about The Art of Gothic, the new book from author, journalist, DJ and all-round raconteur Natasha Scharf, I was expected some slim volume of familiar faces and photos. Perhaps something suitable for casually leaving on coffee table, … Continue reading →

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